HOW TO LITTER TRAIN KITTENS FROM 4 WEEKS OLD Featuring Scottish Fold & Scottish Straight Kittens, by Kitty Cat Soul Food on YouTube. 6 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes to set up, then dai
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Set up a small litter box with low sides so a 4-week-old kitten can climb in and out easily. Put it in a quiet corner away from food and water bowls.
Fill the box with 1 to 2 inches of non-clumping, unscented litter. Paper-based litter is gentle on tiny paws and safe if a kitten nibbles it.
Place the kitten in the box after every meal, after waking from a nap and after playtime. These are the times kittens most often need to go.
Let the kitten sniff and dig. Gently move a front paw in the litter to show the digging motion, then step back and give it a minute.
Praise softly when the kitten goes in the box. Keep the tone calm so the box feels like a normal, safe place.
If the kitten goes outside the box, wipe it up with a paper towel and put the soiled towel in the box. The scent helps show where to go.
Scoop the box at least once a day and change the litter regularly. Kittens avoid dirty boxes, so keep it clean.
Keep the box in the same spot and repeat the routine every day. Most kittens get the habit within a week or two of steady practice.
Tips and common mistakes
Never punish a kitten for an accident. Clean it up calmly and place the kitten in the box more often.
Avoid clumping litter for very young kittens, since they may taste it and it can clump in the stomach.
Keep one box per kitten plus one extra as they grow, and move to a larger box as they get bigger.
Watch for straining or no bowel movements and contact a vet if a kitten seems unwell.
Questions
At what age can kittens start using a litter box?
Kittens can start learning around 4 weeks old, once they are steady on their feet. Expect accidents at first and keep sessions short and calm.
What litter is best for 4-week-old kittens?
Use a non-clumping, unscented litter such as paper-based or wood pellet litter. It is safer for kittens that may taste it and easier on small paws.
Why does my kitten keep going outside the box?
The box may be too tall, too dirty or in a busy spot. Try a lower box, clean it more often and place the kitten in it after meals and naps.
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